Mumbai, June 8 -- The order covers the design, supply, construction, installation, upgradation, operation and maintenance of the BharatNet Middle Mile Network in the Odisha Telecom Circle. Total AWO value for the consortium is approximately Rs 3,194.83 crore. The project is expected to be completed within a period of approximately 3 years.

As part of the Government of India's flagship BharatNet programme, the Odisha BharatNet project will help power a stronger digital backbone for the state's rural and underserved regions. By upgrading Odisha's middle mile telecom infrastructure, it is expected to improve digital access for citizens, businesses and institutions, while supporting e-governance, digital education, healthcare services, enter...